Page 2 - Historic Battlefields News Today : Breaking News, Live Updates & Top Stories | Vimarsana

Heritage campaigners face a fresh battle for Culloden after it emerged decision to block an application to build on the historic battlefield has been appealed.  Campaigners had breathed a sigh of relief earlier this month when Highland Council rejected a plan to convert a stone farm building on the south west side of the historic moor into a modern dwelling house.  The farmhouse  - Culchunaig Steading - is within both the Inventory of Historic Battlefields area and Culloden Muir Conservation Area, and has previously been subject to a failed planning bid.  But it has emerged ...

Campaigners delighted after latest plan to build on Culloden is rejected Highland Council refused planning permission for a stone farm building near to the Culchunaig Farmhouse in Westhill, to be converted into a modern home. The site lies close to the battlefield of Culloden. (Image: Getty) Get the latest Scotland Now stories sent straight to your inbox with our twice-weekly newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with o...

Heritage campaigners have hailed a decision to block a planning application on the Culloden battlefield as a step towards safeguarding the site for future generations.  Highland Council has rejected a plan to convert a stone farm building on the south west side of the historic moor into a modern dwelling house.  The farmhouse  - Culchunaig Steading - is within both the Inventory of Historic Battlefields area and Culloden Muir Conservation Area, and has previously been subject to a failed planning bid.  Culloden moor pic: NTS Culloden is famous as the site of the final stand of ...

  Article Controversial plans for luxury home at Culloden Battlefield set to be given go-ahead despite objections from National Trust for Scotland By Val Sweeney Published: 17:30, 28 January 2021 Get the Inverness Courier sent to your inbox every week and swipe through an exact replica of the day's newspaper Concerns have been raised about the impact of cumulative development on Culloden Battlefield. Controversial plans to convert a steading at Culloden Battlefield into a family home are being recommended for approval – despite strong objections from a leading conservation charity. A...